The Frequency of Unnecessary Testing in Hospitalized Patients.

Am J Med

VA Maryland Healthcare System, Baltimore; Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore. Electronic address:

Published: May 2018

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